Job Introduction
Landmarc Support Services is offering an exciting opportunity for two motivated Trainee Rural Operatives to join our dedicated team at West Tofts Camp in Norfolk.
This trainee role is perfect for individuals looking to immerse themselves in the world of Rural Estate Management, where you will gain hands-on experience and develop a wide range of skills that are crucial for managing and maintaining rural environments.
Don’t miss this rare chance to grow, learn, and kick-start your career in a rewarding and dynamic industry.
Main Responsibility
As a Trainee Rural Operative, you will have the opportunity to learn and master various aspects of estate management, including:
Rural Estate Maintenance: Gain practical skills in maintaining and enhancing rural landscapes
Stone Track Repairs and Maintenance: Learn the techniques needed to repair and maintain stone tracks
Operating Fleet and Plant Machinery: Receive training to operate tractors, diggers, small plant (strimmers and chainsaw) and other essential equipment for rural maintenance
Fence Repairs and Maintenance: Develop the know-how to repair and maintain fences across the estate
Tree Planting and Forestry Work: Gain essential knowledge of tree planting, felling, and small-scale forestry, including chainsaw operation and vegetation management
Nature and Conservation: Help undertake habitat restoration – from rabbit habitats, pond works to maintaining Scheduled Ancient Monuments
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are eager to learn and committed to a future in rural estate management. The ideal candidate will have:
- A strong interest in Rural Estate Maintenance, forestry, or countryside/environmental management
- Comfort and willingness to operate plant and machinery (full training provided)
- A solid understanding of Health and Safety practices
- A proactive attitude with the drive and motivation to contribute to the improvement of the Rural Estate
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team
- A passion for working outdoors in all weather conditions
- Physical fitness to handle the demands of the job
- A willingness to undertake further training to enhance your skills
- A full UK driving licence (essential)
This is more than just a job; it’s a pathway to a fulfilling career in Rural Estate Management. If you are ready to take on this challenge and start your journey with Landmarc, we encourage you to apply today.
Package Description
Landmarc will provide you with a competitive salary; in addition to this, we also offer the following main benefits, amongst many others:
Pension
Landmarc offers all employees an opportunity to join our company stakeholder pension scheme, whereby the company will contribute up to 8% of the employee’s salary.
Holiday
Employees are entitled to 25 days’ pro rata during each year of employment plus public holidays. Three extra discretionary days added to our annual leave allowances at Christmas.
Annual leave allowance will increase in recognition of your continued service.
Holiday purchase – purchase up to 10 more days’ holiday to use throughout the year.
Other benefits
Edenred – employee savings scheme
Annual salary review, in consultation with the recognised Trade Unions
Life assurance insured for three times your annual salary, to help the loved ones
Reimbursement of professional fees and on-going training
Health Cash Plan – All employees can join. You can also add up to four children under the age of 24 to your policy
Family friendly policy
Sick pay - After 6 months of service
* Application updates may be sent to you via email, please ensure you check your emails regularly. Please note some emails may arrive in your junk mail folder
About the Company
Landmarc provides the support services that enable Armed Forces from around the world to prepare for frontline military operations across the UK Defence Training Estate (DTE). This includes maintaining and delivering safe and sustainable infrastructure, managing and operating training areas and ranges and delivering multi-million pound projects to improve vital training assets.
By joining Landmarc you will be supporting our vision to provide the best training experience we can for our Armed Forces. We are the first and only Special Purpose Vehicle to be contracted by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) as their Industry Partner on the UK Defence Training Estate and the only company that is solely dedicated to the UK DTE, delivering essential support services since 2003.